Irish National Taekwon-Do Assocation hosts the 17th INTA ITF International Open

Written on 09 February 2016.

The INTA under the leadership of Master Brendan O'Toole (VIII) were delighted to host their 17th ITF International Open in the National Basketball Arena, County Dublin.

The flagship event, which attracts a variety of international competitors was run over two days and incorporated a sections for patterns, sparring, special technique and destruction. Members from all over the country as well as visiting teams from Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Belgium took part in the 2 day tournament.
This year the INTA were delighted to welcome 12 Masters as special guest and were honoured that Grand Master Paul Weiler, Senior Vice President of the International Taekwon- Do Federation and a pioneer for Taekwon-Do in Afric was able to attend.Also in attendance was Mrs Annick Van Dressiche, President of ITF Belgium and Mr Leo Maguire from Northern Ireland.

INTA Open 2016 - The Highlights

Written on 08 February 2016.

Joining the INTA

Written on 26 January 2016.

The INTA is always open to new members, if you have a Taekwon-Do club and are looking to join supportive and freindly group, then read on here: Join The INTA

Winter Grading and AGM report

Written on 16 December 2015.

The Irish National Taekwon-Do Association (INTA) held their 2015 Winter Grading and AGM on Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of December in the Anner Hotel, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

The Black Belt grading was segmented into those presenting for first degrees and those presenting for second degree and above. Those presenting for first degrees were tested by the INTA Sabum panel which was chaired by Mr Alan Troy and included Mr Tony Maguire, Mr John Ng, Dave Elson and Mr John Moffit. The Master panel which consisted of Master Brendan O'Toole, Master Val Douglas and Master Gerry Martin then tested the senior members
In total, over 40 members